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A Cut Above: StrataCore™ Construction
Keith Erps | January 18, 2022
Learn why the ProLite Apex and StrataCore construction make it one of the best self-inflating sleeping pads for backpacking and camping.
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Cold Weather Sleeping Bags: What to Look For
James Barkman | January 11, 2022
When it comes to cold weather sleeping bags, I’ve been through it all. Throughout my life, my expeditions and projects have found me in a myriad of situations. The list includes: shivering in a 40-degree summer bag through a 17-degree…
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Lighter, Warmer, Zoned: Zoned Insulation Explained
Keith Erps | December 22, 2021
Our zoned insulation is, more or less, being selective and intentional of where and how much fill we place in our sleeping bags.
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Every Corner Considered: Designing a Therm-a-Rest Sleeping Bag
Keith Erps | December 20, 2021
Whether you are taking your Therm-a-Rest Fast & Light sleeping bag out into the alpine, the desert or snowy tundra, each and every bag was designed by our team in Seattle, WA. Since 1972, our engineers and product designers have…
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What is R-Value?
Keith Erps | December 15, 2021
Choosing the type of sleeping pad you want, you’ll want to factor in how warm a pad is. You can do this by comparing a pad’s R-value.
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How to Store Sleeping Pads and Bags
Jim Meyers | December 13, 2021
Is it time to store your sleeping pads and sleeping bags for the winter season? Read our tips on how to store your gear for winter hibernation without compromising their next-season performance.
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Winterizing Your Gear
Jim Meyers | December 9, 2021
As summer waves at us in the rear view mirror, we begin to look ahead and prepare for the long-haul winter. The space in our drawers where shorts and t-shirts live for a precious few months of the year yields…
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3-Season Sleeping Bags vs. Winter Sleeping Bags
Drew Parrish | October 19, 2021
Perhaps you’re thinking about getting into some winter camping. Maybe you’re looking to venture out later in the Fall—or earlier in the Spring—and happen to be a cold sleeper. The question will eventually arise: What do I need, a 3-season…
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The Best Women’s Sleeping Bag is a Unisex bag
Jill Unruh | October 14, 2021
When it comes to sleeping bags, your most important considerations should be size, fit, fill, and temperature ratings. So the question remains, should I buy a women’s specific sleeping bag? My answer is no.
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The Anatomy of the Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags
Drew Parrish | September 28, 2021
Sleeping bag has to be one of our favorite self-explanatory nouns. Sleeping bag. A bag that you sleep in. Rather comedic when you look at it like this. But when it comes to the best backpacking sleeping bags, they are…
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Camping Gear For All Seasons
Andy Cochrane | September 23, 2021
Get the right camping gear for every season with these tips.
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Pros and Cons of Common Backpacking Gear
Chris Pickering | September 21, 2021
Pros and cons of common gear dichotomies like tents vs. tarps, air mattress vs. closed cell foam, cooking stoves vs. cold soaking, and suspension framed packs vs. going frameless.
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